How to travel from Naxos to Kalamata, Greece
The distance between Naxos and Kalamata is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Naxos to Kalamata by ferry, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalamata → Naxos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Paros, bus
Take a ferry to Paros and then to Piraeus then take the bus to Kalamata.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Piraeus then drive to Kalamata.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naxos and Kalamata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naxos to Kalamata by ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Naxos and Kalamata is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Naxos and Kalamata by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Naxos to Kalamata is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Naxos and Kalamata is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naxos and Kalamata. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naxos and Kalamata. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naxos to Kalamata. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Kalamata is Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Kalamata. Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) and Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naxos to Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then drive to Kalamata. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naxos to Kalamata is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naxos and Kalamata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 5m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 435km (270 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | €255($255) | once daily | 589km (366 miles) |
Ferry to Paros, bus + 2 similar | 7hrs | €160($160) | 4 times a week | 445km (277 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 7h 55m | €110($110) | twice daily | 475km (295 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 9h 10m | €100($100) | twice a week | 462km (287 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 25m | €115($115) | twice daily | 461km (286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naxos and Kalamata
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Messinias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
Airports near Kalamata
The following major airports near Kalamata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Kalamata
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Kalamata
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
- Distance
- 134km (84 miles) from Kalamata